Wuthering Waves, Kuro Games’ award-winning open-world ARPG, is gearing up for its next major update — and it’s shaping up to be one of the game’s most content-rich expansions yet. The upcoming Version 2.4, titled “Lightly We Toss the Crown,” is officially launching across all platforms on June 12, 2025, and it promises to redefine the world of Wuthering Waves with fresh gameplay systems, stunning new areas, and exciting characters.
Revealed during the Preview Special Broadcast held on May 30, the Version 2.4 update will deliver new Resonators, Echoes, main quests, weapons, game modes, and optimizations that players have been asking for — along with a slew of free login rewards and timed events to celebrate the launch.
📍 Explore Septimont – A Majestic New Region Awaits
One of the update’s crown jewels is the unveiling of a brand-new area: Septimont. Designed with atmospheric detail and dynamic topography, Septimont will become a major exploration hub filled with new enemies, lore, and secrets to uncover.
🔥 Two New Resonators Join the Roster: Cartethyia and Lupa
Wuthering Waves 2.4 introduces two new Resonators:
- Cartethyia – A swift and elegant warrior with an air of mystery.
- Lupa – A fierce combatant channeling the primal power of the wild.
These new characters will be featured in separate convene banners:
- Phase I: Dance in the Storm’s Wake
- Phase II: Roar of Triumph
Their signature weapons — Defier’s Thorn and Wildfire Mark — will be available in the Featured Weapon Convene during the same phases.
🗺️ New Quests & Story Chapters
Version 2.4 expands the main storyline with Chapter II Acts V and VI:
- Act V: Shadow of Glory
- Act VI: Flames of Heart
These chapters continue the epic saga, adding depth and intrigue to the Wuthering Waves narrative universe.
✨ New Outfits, Echoes, and Sonata Effects
The update brings a visual refresh to your favorite Resonators with two deluxe outfits:
- Laurel Nymph (Changli)
- Splashing Summer (Carlotta)
You’ll also encounter new Echoes such as:
- Lioness of Glory
- Nightmare: Kelpie
- Spectro Drake
- Havoc Drake, and more.
New Phantom Echoes like Cuddle Wuddle and Fae Ignis further expand your arsenal.
Updated Sonata Effects include:
- Windward Pilgrimage (Aero-focused bonuses)
- Flaming Clawprint (Fusion-enhancing buffs)
🎮 New Gameplay Systems and Challenges
Version 2.4 introduces several new modes and quality-of-life features:
- Banners Never Fall: A new permanent challenge mode for veterans.
- Tactical Hologram: Kelpie: A tough new boss challenge.
- Echo Aspects: New mobility and utility enhancements like Dawn upon Thorns (Glide & Flight) and Moment of Triumph (Flight), obtainable through events.
- Focus Mode for quests and improved Guide Depot to aid team building.
- Global Filter System lets players personalize visual aesthetics on PC, PS5, and Mac.
🎁 Free Rewards & Limited-Time Events
To celebrate the update, Kuro Games is offering a 7-day login event, photo challenges, combat trials, and more, including:
- Gifts of Grand Opening: 10 free Radiant Tide via in-game mail.
- Verification Campaign, Area Exploration Events, and Featured Commissions like Virtual Crisis: Frontier Trials.
- Three CDK codes were also revealed, expiring June 1 at 23:59 (UTC+8):
SHADOWOFGLORYFLAMESOFHEARTAGONISON
⏯️ Missed the livestream? Rewatch it on the Wuthering Waves YouTube Channel.
🌌 What Is Wuthering Waves?
Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play, cross-platform open-world action RPG set in a breathtaking post-cataclysmic sci-fi world. Combining high-speed combat, fluid exploration, and deeply emotional storytelling, the game has attracted millions of players across PC, PS5, Mac, iOS, and Android since its launch.
With emphasis on skillful dodges, parries, and counterattacks, it delivers one of the most polished and challenging action-RPG experiences on the market today.
📲 How to Play Wuthering Waves
You can download Wuthering Waves for free from:
- Official Website
- Epic Games Store
- Steam
- App Store
- Google Play
- Mac App Store
- PlayStation 5
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